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The 17th-century cruel prank chair in Copenhagen that soaks and humiliates its victims

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Aug 08, 2025
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This 17th century chair in Copenhagen's Rosenborg Castle comes with an unusual surprise. Although it's in the same collection as the king and queen's thrones, it's actually an elaborate practical joke that soaks and humiliates anyone who sits in it. This peculiar piece of furniture, housed in the castle's Regalia Room, appears to be a nor…

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